Africa: South Africa's Backs Take the Strain Against Angola Cat CAN

Nelspruit — Five things we learned from day five at the Africa Cup of Nations.

If your forwards can't score get your backs to do their work. South Africa dominated Angola for the first 30 minutes but, despite all the possession, the attackers squandered several chances exhibiting a Fernando Torres-like incompetence in front of goal. Defender Siyabonga Sangweni displayed Robin van Persie like technique and poise for his left-footed volley past Angola keeper Lama.

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